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Issue 55

We may have to ban ourselves from talking
about the revival of English watchmaking, but the stories keep
popping up. This issue's John Bull prize goes to Robert Loomes for
sheer determination.

There is, however, a great deal to be learned
from our continental neighbours. Neither Hermès nor Louis Vuitton
would relish being lumped together, but both are superb examples of
taking history and identity utterly seriously, of trusting the
right individuals and giving the craft skills of their makers the
respect they deserve. The last quality needs work in Britain
generally, where we tend to celebrate the creator or designer at
the expense of the artisan.

We also take a look at the best of this year's crop of GMTs, the
funky new designs from independent brands and our pick of the watch
winders currently on the market.